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QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 03:10 PM) But the arbitrary numbers set by the quality start definition mean very little and say very little about how a guy pitched. Would you rather have your starter go 5.2 and give up no runs or go 6 and give up 3? One is a quality start, the other is not. If 32 GS and 200 innings are also in the equation, 20 QS are usually a good thing.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Jan 12, 2015 -> 02:32 PM) I can't wait for the day when we can quit citing the ridiculous "quality start" stat. It is really meaningless. It's not a perfect stat, but when you have an improved offense, those quality starts add up to team wins. I'll take the 20 quality starts from Danks if he makes his 32 and goes 200 innings. The team will probably go 18-14 at a minimum from the 4th or 5th starter. Sign me up.

Danks had 20 quality starts and will be healthier, and Noesi is going to be better than he was. Best rotation in baseball and the Sox will win 97 games.

Taylor Negron, 57. He's been in everything. Pizza Guy from Fast Times.

Final game of 1990. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ifxt8Km2VI...dw3h1vRpsznVUMA At the end, Sportscenter interviews Cecil Fielder after his 51st homer, with 6 yr old Prince with him.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 8, 2015 -> 05:27 PM) Either of those would require another 40 man spot though right? So more shuffling? Shuck is on the 40-man.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 8, 2015 -> 05:19 PM) So now I legit wonder who the backup OF is Shuck, or Danks ends up getting outrighted to Charlotte and makes the team as a non-roster invitee. Or something else. Ichiro?

Bonifacio official

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 7, 2015 -> 05:58 PM) This would make for awesome trivia if you have the list. Some of these guys may be retiring or not sign, and I'm not including Andruw Jones, who I don't if he's still playing in Asia. Beltre will probably end up being the last one. Alex Rodriguez Jason Giambi Latroy Hawkins Jamey Wright Bartolo Colon Torii Hunter David Ortiz Carlos Beltran Adrian Beltre Bruce Chen Alex Gonzalez AJ Pierzynski Aramis Ramirez AJ Burnett Buddy Carlyle Kyle Farnsworth Tim Hudson Jose Molina Joe Nathan Randy Wolf

QUOTE (lord chas @ Jan 7, 2015 -> 01:46 PM) Did i hear right that he only has two more years on the ballot before he is removed? Yes. Mattingly, Trammell, and Lee Smith got grandfathered for 15. Everyone else has 10 years.

John McDonald retired. Only noteworthy because there are now only 20 players left from the 1900's still playing in MLB.

I never realized how mediocre Ted Lyons was. There's another number they can unretire as far as I'm concerned.

He belongs. His walks, OBP, and SB percentage were undervalued. He basically missed a full season of prime-career games because of strikes and collusion. I think he has a good shot in 2017.

The numbers in 1994 were large. Very possible they were playing with a juiced ball because the strike was looming.

Old video from last season.

QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jan 6, 2015 -> 05:07 PM) Really happy to see Johnson and Smoltz make the HOF. I was just a sophomore in HS when they were rookies and loved watching their highlights throughout their careers. I remember sitting in a pool hall drinking one night and watched Johnson K something like 19 Sox hitters. Many, many beers were downed that night. I'm fine with Biggio and Pedro too. Pedro was pretty filthy and loved watching him pitch against the cubs when the Expos were in town. For some reason, this game is memorable to me. http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SE...199406250.shtml McDowell was coming off a Cy season, but not doing great at this point. A classic pitcher's duel.

With it being McGwire's last year next year, hopefully more will look at him as a wasted vote and Raines will get some more traction over the next two years. Griffey is the only lock next year, with Jim Edmonds, Billy Wagner, and Trevor Hoffman there too. 2 years from now-- Ivan Rodriguez, Manny, Vlad, and Posada are the notables.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 6, 2015 -> 01:15 PM) 8.9 % of the voters should lose their voting privileges forever. You can say that, but with so many ballots made public before other voters had to mail their own, there were probably a lot of strategy votes. Meaning, Randy and Pedro are getting in no matter what, I'll vote for Jeff Kent or Carlos Delgado to help their 5% case.

I think Percival getting 4 votes probably means three guys saw he had 358 saves and voted for him, without having watched a baseball game in 25 years.

http://bbwaa.com/ Percival, Boone, Gordon, and Erstad got a vote or two.

White Sox pitchers and catchers report and work out on Feb. 20. Full squad reports and workout on February 24. Full squad- 7 weeks away.

Jason Bere named Indians bullpen coach. Good for him.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 6, 2015 -> 09:03 AM) You have no idea who did and didn't though. That makes this argument stupid. There are already guys in the HOF that have used PED's. I know there are players in the Hall that did steroids and other PEDs already, that's why I would be willing to put in Clemens and Bonds. But I would also use my instincts and common sense not to go overboard on the amount of players from that Era going in. So for the players that made their debut from 1984-1995, I would put in: Roberto Alomar Jeff Bagwell Craig Biggio Barry Bonds Roger Clemens Tom Glavine Ken Griffey, Jr. Derek Jeter Randy Johnson Chipper Jones Barry Larkin Greg Maddux Pedro Martinez Fred McGriff Mike Mussina Mike Piazza Kirby Puckett Manny Ramirez Mariano Rivera Alex Rodriguez Ivan Rodriguez Curt Schilling John Smoltz Frank Thomas Jim Thome That's 25 from a 12-year period. I can look at this group and feel these are the best-of-the-best from the Era. Some juiced, some didn't, some we'll never know. But it looks good to me.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 6, 2015 -> 08:13 AM) Bob Nightengale gets it, this sums up my thoughts completely http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2...emens/21290463/ Yeah, that's a good summary. Not sure if he means he would put in Palmeiro, McGwire, and Sosa if he had the chance, but I agree with most of what he's saying. Anyway, looks like the only suspense is Piazza getting in, and if McGwire and Sosa will fall off.

http://instagram.com/p/xeq9VMsJe6/ Ha!